Vlašim: Hotels and accommodations

Vlašim is characterized by castle history, parkland and regional nature education.

Park and nature

The Vlašimský Chateau Park covers 75 ha, is one of the largest chateau parks in Central Europe, is a protected monument and is part of the European Natura 2000 network of protected areas.

The educational trail “Naučná stezka Vlašimským parkem” runs through the park and has 18 stations. It provides information about the park’s cultural monuments and natural values.

The paraZOO presents animals from the Podblanicko region and uses the stories of the animals there to provide information about the relationship between people and nature.

History and culture

The original Vlašim castle was founded around 1300 on a spur above the Blanice together with a market settlement and is first documented in 1318 as being owned by Hynek of Vlašim.

The Mannerist addition to the tower of Vlašim Chateau offers views of the town, the chateau and the park. The “Tajemství sklepení” exhibition presents the history of the chateau’s underground, including the legend of the treasure of Jan Vostrovec of Kralovice.

The Vlašim Gate houses the Podblanická Gallery, featuring works by regional artists under the direction of the painter Stanislav Příhoda. During the season, the gallery is open to the public as part of the tour through the park or individually.

Observatory

The Vlašim Observatory regularly organizes public observation sessions with explanations, every Friday from the beginning of May to the end of September.

Outside the regular observation times, a visit to the Vlašim Observatory can be arranged by telephone.

Surroundings

The Loreta Church is located in the immediate vicinity of Vlašim. The Na Spravedlnosti hill and the Na Horkách hill are also located in the same immediate vicinity.

Mount Žebrák is located in the vicinity of Vlašim.

The wider regional surroundings of Vlašim include Velký Blaník mountain, Konopiště Castle and Svatý Jan Church.

Other places

Zvěstov, Chotýšany, Vracovice, Chlístov, Bukovany, Loket U Dolních Kralovic, Radošovice, Kozmice

To the higher-level travel overview: Benešov District.